on-air
adjective
: appearing, used, or done on a radio or television broadcast
an on-air telephone call
our live, on-air fund-raiser
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American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan reacted to Seacrest’s on-air announcement with a mix of shock and confusion.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Two insiders talked to 'Variety' about how show runners are preparing for Guthrie's on-air return.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The segment quickly went viral and received widespread media coverage that characterized it as an awkward on-air moment.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The noise level has been low, allowing clear on-air audio and courtside conversations to take place without distraction.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Two insiders talked to 'Variety' about how show runners are preparing for Guthrie's on-air return.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The segment quickly went viral and received widespread media coverage that characterized it as an awkward on-air moment.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The noise level has been low, allowing clear on-air audio and courtside conversations to take place without distraction.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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“On-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-air. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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